Ohio Now Requiring Training, Practice Hours for Ages 18–20

NEW RULES FOR YOUNG DRIVERS

C&P Newswire

COLUMBUS — Big changes start today for Ohio’s youngest drivers. Anyone between 18 and 20 must now complete driver training and log supervised practice hours before getting a license.

The new law closes a loophole that once allowed young adults to skip lessons. Officials say it’s meant to reduce accidents, noting drivers under 21 are still overrepresented in crashes.

For 18-year-old Remy Sunuth, the change was unexpected.

“I…